Blogcritics: Comments on Marillion to release new CD stateside

Comment by Tom Johnson

Wed, 25 Aug 2004 12:17:09 EDT

And of course there's the other side, of which I'm a part, that loves Hogarth-era Marillion and basically can't stand the Fish-led version of the band. The Fish years, to me, are just third-rate Gabriel-era Genesis (and early Collins-led Genesis, too.) But most of all, I just can't stand Fish's lyrics. His work is the kind of overly dramatic stuff that the really, really smart kids in high school would whip out with a sneer, thinking how superior they were to everyone else with their "deep thoughts" - when really they just look and sound like they play too much D&D.

Comment by copygodd

Wed, 25 Aug 2004 00:52:18 EDT

marillion was one of my favorite bands back in the day. unfortunately, i think the departure of fish proved the sum was greater than the parts. fish was never as good solo, and hogarth, while he has his moments, is definitely no substitute for mr. dick. "clutching at straws" is still one of my top ten cds of all time. too bad all parties have ruled out (on more than one occasion) any sort of reunion.

Comment by Tim Hall

Tue, 24 Aug 2004 14:35:41 EDT

I reviewed the album here when it first came out in Britain.

Comment by Tom Johnson

Tue, 24 Aug 2004 11:41:08 EDT

Skip this single disc and buy the double CD with the rest of the songs from Marillion themselves.

Comment by ZMethos

Tue, 24 Aug 2004 09:43:23 EDT

My husband will be happy to hear this! He loves those guys. (And I don't think they're bad myself.)